Gaming Culture The Digital Twilight: The End of Physical Media and the Erosion of Ownership July 2, 2026 Siti Muinah The video game industry is currently undergoing its most significant structural shift since the transition from cartridges to optical media. Following a recent announcement that Sony will cease the production…
Gaming Culture The End of the Disc: Why Sony’s Move to All-Digital Gaming Marks the Death of Ownership July 2, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy The landscape of interactive entertainment is undergoing its most radical transformation since the transition from cartridges to CDs. Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially confirmed that it will cease the production…
Retro Gaming The Fragility of Ownership: Why Hideo Kojima’s 2021 Warning on Digital Media Still Haunts the Industry July 2, 2026 Asep Darmawan In the rapidly evolving landscape of interactive entertainment, a seismic shift is underway. Recent industry reports indicating that major platform holders—most notably Sony’s PlayStation—are pivoting away from physical media distribution…
Gaming Culture The Digital Ownership Illusion: Sony to Delete Hundreds of Purchased Movies from PlayStation Libraries June 28, 2026 Iffa Jayyana In a stark reminder of the fragile nature of digital "ownership," Sony has begun notifying PlayStation customers that hundreds of movies previously purchased through the PlayStation Store will be permanently…
Gaming Culture The Mirage of Ownership: Why Rockstar’s Latest Hype Cycle Signals a Defining Industry Shift June 25, 2026 Rifan Muazin The ritual is as familiar as the sunrise. A few static images are released by Rockstar Games, and suddenly, the digital landscape undergoes a seismic shift. For those who have…
Game Development The End of "Kill Switches": The EU’s Response to the "Stop Killing Games" Movement and the Future of Digital Ownership June 21, 2026 Basiran In a landmark moment for digital consumer rights, the European Commission has officially responded to the "Stop Killing Games" petition, a grassroots campaign that has captured the attention of over…
Game Development Playstack’s Strategic Evolution: Navigating Independence and Growth Under New Ownership June 12, 2026 Laily UPN Following its high-profile acquisition by the Integrated Media Company (IMC)—the parent organization behind Fandom and GameSpot—Playstack, the publisher behind indie juggernauts Balatro and Abiotic Factor, is doubling down on its…
